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Charging a Car Battery

Charging a Car Battery

Before recharging a dead car battery, refer to the battery charger instructions and your vehicle manual for safety precautions and proper directions first. Keep these general charging tips in mind:

  • Wear proper eye and skin protection.
  • Never allow anyone to smoke around a charging battery.
  • Charge in well ventilated area where the battery is unlikely to be disturbed.
  • Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
  • Unplug charger before connecting the battery.
  • Always keep vent caps in place while charging.
  • Place a wet cloth over battery and vent caps before charging.
  • Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting charger leads to the battery.
  • Never touch the charger leads when the charger is ON.